Wishing I had started this thread when I first got Scarlett but since I didn’t, you will get the cliff notes version of her transformation from July 2010 through April 2011

I picked her up in Dallas in July 2010 and drove her back to Shreveport, Louisiana where I live. The drive home was a blast! I had a permagrin the whole 3 hour drive! This is what she looked like when I first brought her home:

Of course, now I have big holes where the license plate used to be But I figure I will change out the whole bumper when I get my ground effects this fall.

My thirst for more power and better sound led to installation of Kook’s 1 7/8” headers and Borla S Catback:

I would be remiss if I failed to mention I entered her in two car shows during this time period and came home with 1st prize in the 2000 and newer category for both shows…she was well deserving!

IVS Havoc rims were next! I honestly went back and forth on whether or not to get these or forged wheels. I decided for my budget and how I drive the car that these would work (for now). I have lots of mods on my list that I want to do before I shell out too much on wheels.

Then I added some black chrome bling to the trunk:

After 9 months of being deployed and away from my baby, I got right to work on mods as soon as I returned!!

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SPECIAL THANKS to Eric of MPD1 and Gary from Gary's Customz for their OUTSTANDING products and customer service!

Dec 11 -- So, drove to Texas to see Andy over at ADM Performance for a tune. I have to say I was impressed!! I was greeted immediately when I walked in the door and was welcomed into a pristine shop!! I'm telling you, you could have eaten off the floor in this place...FAR BEYOND the normal "10 second" rule!! Just seeing how they took care of their shop told me my car was in good hands!! Andy took the time to ensure everything was just right with my tune and he took the time to explain everything to me which I really appreciated!! While he was working his magic, one of his "resident" customers, Rick, and I had various conversations from the front of the car all the way to the rear from superchargers to gears! I departed the shop with a lot more knowledge, 18 more horses and a car that was VERY happy with her set up!! Although I am not sure what performance mod is next, I do know I'm looking forward to our next trip to see the guys at ADM Performance!!

Here's a look at my numbers:

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Now I plan on taking a break from mods and just enjoy the ride for a while!! -

Great job Donna - glad to see you started this thread.
I've seen the pics posted in other threads of you working
on the car and that's just awesome......loved the one
with the big hair I'll look forward to the
rest of the mods......

Thanks everyone for your comments so far! I am hoping to be able to get on here at least once in a while while I am in the desert but I am probably going to go through some serious withdrawals!!! From both my ride and this forum!! LoL!!!

A special shout out to Mike Judge and the Oshawa team!!! You guys are the BEST!!! Thanks again for blessing me with Litho #187!!

Thanks everyone for your comments so far! I am hoping to be able to get on here at least once in a while while I am in the desert but I am probably going to go through some serious withdrawals!!! From both my ride and this forum!! LoL!!!

A special shout out to Mike Judge and the Oshawa team!!! You guys are the BEST!!! Thanks again for blessing me with Litho #187!!

That is awesome Donna. Mike has really gone above beyond to support the Camaro community and you have done the same with your service to our country.

I used the flex lighting that they sell at autozone...it matches the Oracle LED in my dome light perfectly and only cost like $15 or $20 I'd I remember correctly. Sorry I cannot remember the specific brand atm.

Thanks steelshark!! I know they are gonna look amazing on your ride too!!

The clearance on the fronts on the Brembos is CLOSE!!! Wowzers!!! But they sure do look great!!! I put the black Gorilla lugnuts/locks on and also added the black chrome center caps which I added RJT bowties to. Now I just gotta lower it 1"...but unfortunately that is gonna have to wait until I get back from Afghanistan. BOO!!!!

I hear ya!! I am in Italy right now. The 1" makes an awesome difference in the stance and handling. You will love it. I think I am gonna keep the stock lugs and my transformer center caps on these wheels to help with the contrast on the yellow car. I have seen someone else do it on the yellow and it looked awesome. These wheels really gave your car a really sweet look!! Be safe out on deployment!!

Thanks steelshark!! You will have to PM me and let me know when you post up some pics of yours!! I think you keeping the stock lugnuts and transformer center caps is gonna look bad a$$!! Can't wait to see it!! Wish I was in Italy right now!! LoL!!

Thanks steelshark!! You will have to PM me and let me know when you post up some pics of yours!! I think you keeping the stock lugnuts and transformer center caps is gonna look bad a$$!! Can't wait to see it!! Wish I was in Italy right now!! LoL!!

Its not all fun and games here with the goof ball down south. But it is still Italy!!